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3 Want information about the work of the City Council? Looking for information about your City and the work of the Arden Hills City Council? See the Services Directory on page 2 of this newsletter for information about replays of City Council meetings. You can also visit the City of Arden Hills website; click on Government and then on City Council. The recycling journey Many people use Arden Hills’ trails and parks in all seasons, and it is im- portant that it be an enjoyable experience everyone. The approach of spring is a good time to remind dog owners of the City’s laws regarding their pets in public areas. All dogs and cats are required to be licensed. An application can be filled out by visiting the City’s website (cityofarden- hills.org) and clicking on the orange On- line Services tab and selecting Pet License Application. You must provide proof of a current rabies vaccination and pay a fee of $30, which is good for two years, 2017 and 2018. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of feces in a sanitary man- ner. Pets may not be on public property or someone else’s private property without the owner having in their immediate possession the means to remove feces and dispose of it in a proper receptacle on the property or on the pet owner’s property. Except in designated off-leash areas, the owner of an animal within the City of Arden Hills must keep their pet restrained at all times while in a public place. This includes but is not limited to school properties, trails, parks, open space areas, and streets. There are two off-leash parks available in Arden Hills. One is Field 4 at Perry Park, at 3700 New Brighton Road, available year-round. The other is the hockey rink at Hazelnut Park, 3301 New Brighton Road, available as a dog park in the summer. Do you ever think about where recy- clables go after you toss them into your curbside bin? Depending on the type of material, there are a lot of different pos- sibilities for the journey of a recyclable. The journey begins as the contents of your bin head down the road to a materi- als recovery facility where recyclables are sorted and separated into different materi- als. Machines like cardboard screens, fiber cabins, fiber balers, and magnetic separators are used to separate the different materi- als. Recovery facilities handle an immense number of items every day, and what you put into your bin makes a huge difference in how each day goes. Plastic bags and other items that may have been mistakenly placed in curbside bins can contaminate recyclables, clog machines, and slow down the recovery process. Recycled materials can be found in more products than you might think. Clothing, construction materials, packaging, and office supplies can all be the end of the journey for recycled materials. A fun way to look at how recyclable materials are transformed into new goods can be found at iwanttoberecycled.org. Here are a few ways common recyclables get turned into new products: • Glass bottles – These can be recycled an infinite number of times without losing any quality. They are used to make new glass containers. • Milk jugs – Plastic bottles and jugs can be used for clothing like fleece jackets or maybe even a new favorite chair. For example, the Minnesota- based company By the Yard uses them to make outdoor furniture. • Steel food cans – Steel cans can be melted and rolled into flat stock or steel sheets. Flat stock can be welded into tubes for bicycle frames. from Rethink Recycling Do’s and don’ts of dog ownership in Arden Hills Come to the 2017 Spring Egg Hunt Saturday, April 15! Join the Spring Bunny for a hopping good time! Hunt for candy- filled and prize-filled colored eggs, plus special golden eggs! There will be carnival games, too. The event will take place rain or shine (or snow)! Participants must register by Wednesday, April 12. Please indicate age category. You can register via the City of Arden Hills website. www.cityofardenhills.org. Click on City News on the site’s home page. WHO : Ages 1-12 COST : $8 per child WHEN : Saturday, April 15 WHERE : Cummings Park - 1219 Cummings Park Drive Spring clean-up day is May 20 Here’s your chance to get rid of those unwanted household items that have been cluttering up the place all winter. This year’s annual Spring Clean-Up Day is Saturday, May 20, from 7 a.m. to noon at 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive. You’ll be able to find details on the City website as the date approaches. Questions about recycling? Visit rethinkrecycling.com.